At the heart of AWC’s approach to conservation is our ecological health monitoring framework, designed to measure and report on the overall health of ecosystems under our care. AWC delivers the most extensive program of biodiversity monitoring in Australia in order to obtain an accurate picture of ecological health across our sanctuaries.

At Scotia in western NSW for example, AWC ecologists conduct regular surveys to generate estimates of the total population of Numbats, Bilbies, and Burrowing Bettongs within the feral-free fenced area. Each of these species is
nationally threatened with extinction, and the populations at Scotia arecritical to their survival and recovery.

By measuring reintroduced (and naturally occurring) populations at regular intervals, AWC’s monitoring program aims to identify the ecological return on investing in practical conservation. Monitoring also enables us to
identify any declines in species populations, which may prompt a revision of management strategies.

A gift of $35 will allow AWC to deploy a camera trap to monitor reintroduced species and track the movements of feral predators outside of fenced areas.

For More information visit https://www.australianwildlife.org/our-work/eco-health/